Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pinch runner

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.62 in modern English

Syllables: pinch run-ner
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A substitute runner, usually brought in to replace a slow runner to increase the chance of that runner scoring.

Inflected Forms

pinch runners (plural) pinch-runner (alternative)

Phrases

pinch hitter designated hitter

Frequently Paired Words

pinch hitter designated hitter

Questions

What does pinch runner mean?: A substitute runner, usually brought in to replace a slow runner to increase the chance of that runner scoring.

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